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Chhattisgarh Power Utility Rejects Overbilling Claim, Fueling Smart Meter Protest
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 06:03 AM
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The Chhattisgarh power utility has denied a charge of overbilling linked to the smart meter rollout, sparking intensified protests by the Congress party.
The Chhattisgarh power utility, operating under the state’s electricity board, formally rejected a claim of overbilling that had been raised by consumer groups over the recent smart meter installation drive.
The company cited its billing audit reports and stated that all meter readings were within statutory limits.
In response, the Indian National Congress has intensified its protests, demanding a transparent review of the billing process and a public inquiry into the alleged discrepancies.
The dispute has drawn attention to the broader debate over smart meter adoption in India, where concerns about accuracy and consumer protection remain prominent.
The company cited its billing audit reports and stated that all meter readings were within statutory limits.
In response, the Indian National Congress has intensified its protests, demanding a transparent review of the billing process and a public inquiry into the alleged discrepancies.
The dispute has drawn attention to the broader debate over smart meter adoption in India, where concerns about accuracy and consumer protection remain prominent.